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Refreshing Strawberry Basil Mojito Mocktail Pitcher

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A bright and easy-to-make summer mocktail combining fresh strawberries, basil, mint, lime, sugar, and sparkling water for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 15 to 20 fresh basil leaves, gently bruised
  • 15 fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 3 medium limes (about 1/3 cup or 80 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup as substitute)
  • 4 cups sparkling water (about 1 liter)
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Optional: splash of non-alcoholic rum extract
  • Optional: thin lime slices or extra strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries, remove stems, and quarter into bite-sized pieces. Rinse basil and mint leaves and pat dry. Lightly bruise basil and mint leaves with fingers to release oils.
  2. In a large pitcher, add strawberries, basil, and mint leaves. Gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to crush strawberries and bruise herbs without pureeing.
  3. Pour freshly squeezed lime juice over the muddled mixture. Add granulated sugar and stir thoroughly until sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes to let flavors infuse.
  5. Just before serving, slowly pour in sparkling water to maintain bubbles. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly to glasses.
  7. Pour into glasses and garnish with extra strawberry slices, lime wheels, and a small sprig of basil or mint.

Notes

Avoid over-muddling herbs to prevent bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Letting the mixture rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor infusion. Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable but thaw first. Sugar substitutes like erythritol or monk fruit can be used for a low-calorie option. Add sparkling water and ice just before serving to maintain carbonation.

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